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Ministry of Railways
Shri Pradeep Kumar takes charge as Member , Railway Board
, Railway Board and ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of India on 11th October, 2019. Prior to this, Shri Pradeep Kumar worked as Director General, National Academy of Indian Railways . Shri Pradeep Kumar is an Officer of Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineer  of 1981 batch.
Shri Pradeep Kumar is Bachelor of Engineering  and Master of Engineering  from University of Roorkee  & Master of Business Administration  from Southern Cross University, New South Wales, Australia.
Shri Kumar joined Northern Railway in 1983. During the course of his illustrious career, Shri Kumar has held several important executive and managerial positions on Indian Railways. He has served on Northern Railway, South Eastern Railway, South Central Railway, West Central Railway, Railway Electrification, Railway Board and RailTel Corporation of India Limited, New Delhi, besides serving as DG/NAIR, Vadodara.
Some of the important assignments during his service include Additional General Manager, West Central Railway, Jabalpur, Chief Safety Officer, South Eastern Railway, Kolkata, Divisional Railway Manager, South Central Railway, Vijayawada, Executive Director  & Director , Railway Board, New Delhi, General Manager  and Executive Director in RailTel Corporation of India Limited , New Delhi.
He has travelled widely over various countries and undergone training in High-Speed Rail at Japan, Strategic Management at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA etc. His areas of expertise include Telecom network design & planning, train operations & disaster management, signalling projects managements etc.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
In last 9 years, MSME Tool Room and training centres provided training to 16 lakh youth, 3 lakh MSME units were benefitted : Shri Narayan Rane
On the occasion of 'National Small Industries Day', Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Narayan Rane took to Twitter to announce that 16 lakh youth have been trained subsequently benefiting over 3 lakh MSME units in the last 9 years, through 18 tool rooms and technology centres run by the Ministry of MSME across the country.
Shri Rane said that the Tool Rooms and Technology Centres working under the Ministry of MSME are making a significant contribution in realizing Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's dream of a self-reliant India. These tool rooms and technology centres are also providing step by step support in manufacturing state of the art products.
Shri Rane said these tool rooms design and manufacture medium and small-size equipment as per international standards which are being used in industries related to sports goods, plastic, automobile, footwear, glass, perfume, foundry and forging, electronics and space sector. In the recently launched Chandrayaan-3 mission, Bhubaneswar Tool Room manufactured around 54,000 aero-space components of 437 types. Tool rooms have also played an important role in fulfilling the domestic needs of PPE kits, sanitizer machines, oxygen concentrators as well as in their exports to foreign countries in the difficult times of the Corona pandemic.
MSME Minister informed through his tweet that 15 more technology centres are being set up to further strengthen the MSME units of the country.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President to visit Bhopal on 15th September
Vice-President to attend the convocation ceremony of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication
The Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar along with Dr.  Sudesh Dhankhar will visit Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on September 15, 2023 where he will be the Chief Guest at the convocation ceremony of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication.
During his visit, the Vice-President will also inaugurate the new campus of the University.
NITI Aayog
Suchitra Sinha of Jharkhand honoured in the NITI Aayog’s Fifth Edition of Women Transforming India Awards
75 Women honoured in the 75th year of India’s Independence
Suchitra Sinha of Ambalika from Ranchi, Jharkhand is among the 75 women honoured as Women Transforming India by the NITI Aayog.
Women have consistently been playing a key role in transforming India into a ‘Sashakt Aur Samarth Bharat’. In recognition of the remarkable achievements of these women across diverse sectors NITI Aayog has instituted Women Transforming India Awards.
This year, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75 years of India’s independence, the WTI Awards were conferred on 75 women achievers. Click here to know more about the other awardees.
Suchitra Sinha, Ranchi, Ambalika
Mrs. Suchitra Sinha has been working tirelessly for last 25 years for the revival, development
and promotion of languishing tribal crafts made by the Sabars in Nimdih Block of Saraikela, a red corridor district in the State of Jharkhand. Sabars are considered to be the descendants of Sabari, who first tasted the ‘Bers’ before offering them to Lord Ram. These tribes are on the verge of extinction and are classified as the “poorest among the poor.” Overwhelmed by her dedication to their cause, they call her Maa and worship her as a Goddess.
Ambalika is reviving dying traditional crafts made by tribal artisans of Jharkhand and providing them sustainable livelihoods.
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Ministry of Defence
BRO organizes a Multi-modal Expedition “ EKTA EVAM SHRADHANJALI ABHIYAAN” as part of 64th BRO Day celebrations
To commemorate the sacrifices and contribution of its Karmyogis in nation building, Border Roads Organisation  is organising “Ekta Evam Shradhanjali Abhiyan”, a multi modal expedition as a part of 64th BRO Day Celebrations. Lt. Gen. Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General Border Roads flagged off the Motor cycle and car rally teams from Seema Sadak Bhawan, New Delhi on 01 May 2023.
Expedition team comprises of Motor Cycles and Motor cars which started from North East and Northern part of the country. The motorcycle leg of the expedition commenced on 14 Apr 2023, from Kibithu, Arunachal Pradesh. Expedition members from 18 Projects have collected Soil, Water and Saplings from 108 remote border locations and the same will be planted at BRO Alma Mater, BRO School and Centre, Pune.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt will flag in the Expedition teams at Pune on the 64th raising day of BRO on 07 May 2023.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Navi Mumbai Commissionerate busts fake ITC racket of Rs. 10.68 Crore, arrests proprietor of a steel firm
Mumbai: February 3, 2022
CGST Commissionerate, Navi Mumbai had busted a fake ITC racket of Rs. 10.68 Crores and arrested the proprietor of M/s. Navnit Steels  on Wednesday . The firm has engaged in availing and utilizing a fraudulent Input Tax Credit  on the bogus invoices of Rs 60 Crore, thereby defrauding the government exchequer.
A team of officers of Anti-Evasion under CGST, Navi Mumbai conducted enquiry against the aforesaid firm. As per the statement of the proprietor, the said firm is involved in trade of raw material and finished goods of Aluminium and steel. However, the investigation revealed that the taxpayer has availed and passed on fake ITC from various non-existing/bogus firms. The accused has been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132   & of the said Act and were produced before the Judicial Magistrate First class, Vashi at Belapur on 03.02.2022 and has been sent on judicial custody for 14 days. This has been stated by the Commissioner, CGST and Central Excise, Navi Mumbai Shri Prabhat Kumar.
This case is a part of Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone against the fraudsters and tax evaders who creating unhealthy competition for compliant taxpayers and defrauding the Government exchequer. As a part of this drive, Navi Mumbai Commissionerate has detected tax evasion of Rs 425 Crore, recovered Rs. 20 crores and arrested 11 persons recently.
The CGST Department is using data analysis tools to identify tax evaders. By using data analysis and network analysis, the officers of CGST Mumbai zone have booked more than 625 tax evasion cases, detected tax evasion of Rs. 5500 Crore, recovered Rs. 630 Crore and arrested 48 persons, in the last five months. The CGST department is going to intensify the drive against the fraudsters and tax evaders which are causing unfair competition with honest taxpayers and defrauding the government exchequer of its rightful revenue in the coming days and months.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Government Notifies the List of Posts Identified Suitable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on 4th January 2021 notified 3566 posts in Central Government establishments as suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities  under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. These posts include 1046 in Group A, 515 in Group B, 1724 in Group C and 281 in Group D posts. Posts have also been identified suitable for new categories of persons with disabilities such as dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, mental illness and multiple disability have been added. This list is not an exhaustive one and Central Ministries/Department/Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings may further supplement. This notification will broaden the scope for employment for persons with benchmark disabilities in Government establishments.
A list of 2973 posts identified suitable for persons with benchmark disabilities was last notified on 29.07.2013 in terms of the repealed Persons with Disabilities  Act, 1995. As compared to the earlier notified list, 593 new posts have been added.
The list of posts notified by the Central Government on 04.01.2021 is based on the recommendations of an expert committee constituted under the chairpersonship of the Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and consisting experts, persons with benchmark disabilities and representatives from various associations of persons with disabilities.
Details of the list is available on the website of the Department. Notification is also available on http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2021/224370.pdf.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Make masks at home to overcome shortage
With the outbreak of Covid 19, shortage of face masks and hand sanitizers has become a stark reality. As anxious public frantically shop for hygiene products, in particular mask and hand sanitizers, the sudden increased demand has met with shortage of supply.
Shops and services are demanding that the customers use face mask. In some shops the patrons are denied services for not using the face mask. Many health experts are also suggesting that use of face mask in public spaces could reduce the spread of infection. Wearing of masks is especially recommended for people living in densely populated areas.
To overcome the situation, the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India on Tuesday issued the manual on homemade masks: The guide is meant to provide a simple outline of best practices to make, use and reuse masks to enable NGOs and individuals to self-create such masks and accelerate widespread adoption of masks across India. The key criteria for proposed designs are Ease of Access to Materials, Easy of Making at Home, Ease of Use and Reuse.
Universal usage of Home Made Masks is also expected to reduce demand for N-95 and N-99 masks, which are mainly meant for frontline healthcare workers battling Covid 19.
Download the detailed manual on using and making homemade masks http://bit.ly/DIYMasksCorona
Ministry of Defence
75th Independence Day celebrations by Indian Coast Guard
Key Highlights:
- Indian Coast Guard hoists National flag at 100 islands to commemorate 75th Independence Day
- Conducts various programmes at Coast Guard stations pan India
- These include interaction programmes, tree plantation drives, cyclathons, quiz competitions & motor cycle rallies
Indian Coast Guard  hoisted the National flag at selected 100 inhabited and uninhabited islands across the country to commemorate the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s Independence and foster patriotism among people. Of these, 36 islands are on the west coast, while 25 are on the east coast of the mainland. The tricolour was also hoisted simultaneously at 24 islands of Andaman & Nicobar and 15 islands of Lakshadweep & Minicoy.
As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, ICG also conducted a series of programmes at various Coast Guard stations pan India to evoke the feeling of patriotism among people. These include interaction programmes with fishermen, tree plantation drives, cyclathons, walkathons, essay competitions, drawing competitions, quiz competitions and motor cycle rallies.
Prime Minister's Office
English translation of Press Statement by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi during the official visit of President of Maldives to India
Your Excellency, My friend President Solih,
Members of both delegations,
Media representatives,
Namaskar!
First of all, I would like to welcome my friend President Solih and his delegation to India. In the last few years, there has been a renewed vigour in the friendly relations between India and Maldives, our closeness has increased. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, our cooperation is taking the form of a comprehensive partnership.
Friends,
Today, I had extensive discussions with President Solih on a number of topics. We reviewed all the dimensions of our bilateral cooperation, and also exchanged views on important regional and global issues.
Just a short while ago, we welcomed the launch of the Greater Male connectivity project. It will be the largest infrastructure project in the Maldives.
We also reviewed projects for the construction of 4000 social housing units in Greater Male today. I am happy to announce that we will additionally provide financial support for 2000 social housing units.
We have also decided to provide an additional $100 million line of credit, so that all projects can be completed in a time-bound manner.
Friends,
The threat of trans-national crime, terrorism and drug trafficking in the Indian Ocean is serious. And therefore, close contact and coordination between India and Maldives in the field of defence and security is vital for the peace and stability of the entire region. We have increased our cooperation against all these common challenges. It also includes capacity building and training support for Maldivian security officials. I am happy to announce that India will provide 24 vehicles and one naval boat for the Maldives Security Force. We will also cooperate in building police facilities in 61 islands of Maldives.
Friends,
The Maldivian government has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. I congratulate President Solih for this commitment, and also assure that India will extend all possible support to the Maldives to achieve this goal. India has taken up its initiative of One World, One Sun, One Grid internationally, and under this we can take effective steps with Maldives.
Friends,
Today, the India-Maldives partnership is not only working in the interest of the citizens of both the countries but is also becoming a source of peace, stability and prosperity for the region.
India has been and will continue to be the first responder in any need or crisis of Maldives.
I wish President Solih and his delegation a pleasant visit to India.
Thank you very much.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA signs MoU with MNRE, setting key targets for the year 2020-21
Revenue target set as Rs. 2406 crore under ‘Excellent’ rating
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy , Government of India setting key targets for the year 2020-21. The MOU was signed by Shri Indu Shekhar Chaturvedi, Secretary, MNRE and Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, IREDA today in the presence of senior officials from MNRE & IREDA.
Government of India has set a revenue target of Rs. 2,406 crore under ‘Excellent’ rating along with various performance-related parameters such as Operating Profit as percentage of Revenue from Operation, PAT as a percentage of Average Net worth, Loan disbursement, Overdue loan etc.
IREDA as on 2nd November 2020, has financed more than 2700 renewable energy projects in India with cumulative loan disbursements to the tune of Rs. 57,000 crore, and has supported green power capacity addition of 17,259 MW in the country.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
WATER TESTING LABORATORIES
To make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular & long-term basis to every rural household by 2024, since August, 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, is implementing JalJeevan Mission  – HarGharJal.
Under JJM, States/ UTs can utilize upto 2% of their annual allocation for taking up water quality monitoring & surveillance activities. States/ UTs have been advised to upgrade different levels of laboratories i.e. State, district, sub-division and/ or block level and get NABL accreditation and/ or recognition. As reported by States/ UTs, State-wise number of various level drinking water quality testing laboratories set up in the country as on 13.12.2021, is annexed. States/ UTs have been advised to open these water quality laboratories to general public so that they can get their water samples tested on nominal rates.
Drinking Water being a State subject, it is States who plan, design, approve and implement drinking water supply schemes including setting up of labs. As such individual projects/ schemes for rural water supply are not approved at the Government of India level.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, ShriPrahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Policy on plastic waste handling
The Plastic Waste Management Rules , 2016, provides the statutory framework for plastic waste management in an environmentally sound manner throughout the country. The Ministry has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, on 12th August 2021, prohibiting identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, from 1st July 2022.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has also notified the Guidelines on the Extended Producer Responsibility for plastic packaging vide Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2022, on 16th February, 2022.
The following steps have been taken to strengthen implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 and also to reduce the use of identified single use plastic items:
 Thirty two States/UTs have constituted the Special Task Force under the chairpersonship of the Chief Secretary / Administrator for elimination of identified single use plastic items pursuant to the directions of the Ministry in this regard. A National Level Taskforce has also been constituted by the Ministry in this regard.
 The State /UT Governments and concerned Central Ministries/Departments have also been requested to developa comprehensive action plan and implement it in a time bound manner. Fourteen States/UTs and twelve Central Ministries have developed their comprehensive action plans.
 Under Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, additional Central Assistance is also provided to States and Union territories for solid waste management including plastic waste management. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 has specific focus on elimination of single use plastics. Single use plastic ban has been incorporated as an important component in Swachh Survekshan 2022, Star rating of Garbage Free Cities and as an entry condition for participating in Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge, to reduce plastic waste.
 Directions have been issued by Central Pollution Control Board  utilizing the power under Section 5 of the Environment  Act, 1986 for setting up of institutional mechanism for enforcement of provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 to all State Pollution Control Boards / Pollution Control Committees. Directions have also been issued by CPCB toE-commerce companies, leading single use plastic sellers/users, and plastic raw material manufacturers with respect to phasing out of identified single use plastic items.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Rajya Sabha today.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Greetings on The Eve of Raksha Bandhan
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Raksha Bandhan has said :-
“On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens in India and abroad.
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of the unique bond between brothers and sisters. Tying of the Rakhi by sisters, symbolizes love, affection and mutual trust between brothers and sisters.
May this festival strengthen our society’s intent to protect the interest of women and promote their welfare. On this occasion, let us resolve to ensure that the women and girls of our country feel more safe and secure”.
Click here to see messege in hindi
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Cabinet approves extension of Productivity Linked Reward Scheme for the employees/workers of the Major Port Trust and Dock Labour Board for the period beyond 2017-18
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to extend the existing Productivity Linked Reward  Scheme beyond 2017-18 until any change/amendment is made in the Scheme.
The Scheme will annually benefit to 28,821 Major Port Trusts and Dock employees/workers and the yearly estimated outgo will be Rs.46 crore. Productivity Linked Reward will be calculated on the existing wage ceiling for calculation of Bonus at Rs. 7000/- per month. This Scheme is fostering better industrial relationship and congenial work atmosphere in the Port Sector, apart from stimulating better productivity.
There is an existing scheme of Productivity Linked Reward  for the employees/workers of Major Port Trusts and Dock Labour Board, wherein Productivity Linked Reward is granted on the basis of the composite Ports Performance Index  on yearly basis based on the settlement arrived at between Management and the Labour Federations of the Major Port Trusts.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Air India for evacuating Indians
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi praised Air India for evacuating Indians stranded abroad amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He wrote in a tweet, “Extremely proud of this team of @airindiain, which has shown utmost courage and risen to the call of humanity. Their outstanding efforts are admired by several people across India. #IndiaFightsCorona”